U.S. Program Stories
Voices, perspectives and insights from the field. Discover our latest news from the field and examples of how we’re working to ensure everyone in the U.S. can learn, grow, and get ahead, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or family income.
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Getting learning mobility right
Learning mobility is the shared infrastructure that lets what people learn open more doors over a lifetime
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Meet the 13 strategic data project fellows working to promote more equitable preschool systems
The Gates Foundation partnered with the Strategic Data Project (SDP) at Harvard University to select 13 fellows that are exploring data solutions that can help their city or state unlock…
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Three takeaways from a new survey on state preschool data capacity
Research continues to confirm that access to high-quality preschool leads to some of the best academic and economic outcomes later in life. But how do we know if all children…
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Some delectable pieces from Pi Day
There are jokes. There is pie. There is deep pedagogical support. On Pi Day, our partners in the field shared some fantastic resources and we want to help them live…
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Maximizing the potential of dual enrollment
A large body of evidence shows us that dual enrollment can accelerate students toward college enrollment and success, and save them time and money on their way to attaining a…
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Three emerging bright spots in our US Program work that have me inspired in 2024
US Program President Allan Golston shares what he’s inspired about in 2024 and the emerging bright spots in the work to ensure equitable academic and economic outcomes for everyone.
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What we’re learning: Math you can grab, run and feel
The Young People’s Project helps make algebra fun, engaging and inspiring for students. Check out this video showing how they infuse movement and games into math learning.
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Best practices for effective researcher/district collaboration
How school districts and researchers can effectively collaborate.
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How our staff celebrated Pride Month
Thanks to our employee resource groups for a month full of Pride reflection and celebration
